Bear Creek Moves to Suwanee

BEAR CREEK MUSIC AND ART FESTIVAL MOVES TO
SPIRIT OF THE SUWANNEE MUSIC PARK

Umphrey’s McGee

Big IV Productions announced today that the Bear Creek Music and Arts Festival, slated for November 16-18, has been moved to the Spirit of The Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak. The festival, formerly scheduled in Quincy, Florida, was denied its festival permit by Gadsden County.

After encountering this obstacle, Big IV Productions directors Paul Levine and Lyle Williams spoke with an associate in the music and festival community, Clint Tipton, the promoter of the Paralounge Drum Circle at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. Tipton suggested that they speak with James Cornett, President and CEO of the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, and the ball was rolling.

In making the announcement of the move, Levine stated that he “would like to recognize the selfless efforts of many members of the music community to help preserve this special event. James Cornett, Randy Judy and Beth Judy (producers of the 11-year running Magnolia Fest), and Clint Tipton exhibited a true spirit of cooperation in helping to make possible this venue change. What all our events are about is building community amongst the fans, the musicians, the vendors, the volunteers, other promoters, Suwannee County and our extended musical family. The Bear Creek organization is truly thankful and grateful to all these good people.”

Advance weekend tickets are available for $95, plus tax and handling fees. Weekend passes will be available for $110 plus tax and handling fees at the gate. Single day tickets are only available at the gate. Primitive camping is included in the weekend ticket. Water and electric sites will be available for an additional fee.

Lineup
Umphrey’s McGee
Burning Spear
Little Feat
Perpetual Groove x 2
Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk x 2
Porter Batiste Stoltz
Dubconscious x 2*
The Everyone Orchestra
Rose Hill Drive
New Mastersounds x2
Skerik’s Maelstrom Trio
The Legendary JC’s
Ralph Roddenbery Band
Yo Momma’s Big Fat Booty Band
The Last Waltz Ensemble
Donna Hopkins Band
Charlie Wooton Project
Ancient Harmony
Cadillac Jones
Polyester Pimpstrap x 2
Stop, Drop & Roll
Captain Soularcat
The Burnin’ Smyrnans
Zach Deputy x 2
Stillwood
The Soular System
Rob Pieniak
Seepeoples
The Heavy Pets
Dead Keys
Space Medicine
Inca Maya
Brother Bean
Dirty Robots
JB’s Zydeco Zoo
The Windfall
Rebecca Jean Smith
Deep Blue Sun
Curious Circus
The Lefty Williams Band
Tony Tyler Band
What!
Trial By Stone
Corporal Boil
Unfunkwittable
Ground
Catfish Alliance x 2*
FSU Blues Band
Tallahassee All-Stars (featuring members of Tishamingo, Full Black Out and South Munroe) …plus artist at large, Skerik

To learn more about the event, ticket prices, talent and scheduling, visit bearcreekmusicfestival.com. The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is a 700+ acre camping and music resort located on the banks of the historic Suwannee River in Live Oak, Florida, just 4 ½ miles from I-10 and I-75. For tickets and camping information contact the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park at (386) 364-1683 or visit musicliveshere.com.